Leftover rice has so many uses, including the basis for quick, easy, frugal rice glue. Brush it onto strips of paper for homemade paper tape.
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Gifts, Wrapping, Trees and More: Curb Holiday Consumption Grinch Free

This holiday season, save money, decrease stress, and increase joy by choosing alternatives to the usual consumer trappings.
Easy Ways to Cut Frightful Halloween Waste, Keep the Fun

If you love Halloween but not all the waste that comes with it, you have options to celebrate sustainably without sacrificing any of the fun.
Easy, Adaptable, Sweet & Sour Apple-Cranberry Chutney

Have apples a wee past their prime? Make this sweet and sour apple-cranberry chutney. Or swap out the apples for pears. Make it your own.
7 Low-Waste Gifts in Jars Your Recipients Will Love

Just about everything looks better in a jar, especially food. These gifts in jars look impressive but most require little hands-on work.
5 Ways to Wrap Holiday Gifts Without the Waste

Beautifully wrapped gifts need not produce a pile of waste. Choose fabric or recycled paper that you secure with homemade paper tape.
7 Simple Gifts to Sew for Your Favorite Zero Waster

Sew handmade, zero-waste gifts for the favorite zero waster on your list. These easy projects will help you help yours divert trash from landfill.
How to Stop Receiving Unwanted Gifts

You have the zero-waste and plastic-free routine down but well-meaning friends and family constantly buy you unwanted gifts. Here’s how to decline them.
9 Simple Ways to Reduce Holiday Consumption

The holidays can present many challenges for anyone trying to cut their waste. From the parties, to the feasts to the gifts—and everyone’s expectations—you may feel like throwing your hands in the air and throwing in the (disposable) towel. These nine steps will help you reduce your consumption, retain your sanity and keep (mostly) everyone […]